I think you will absolutely love this recipe because it’s the Best Buttercream Ever!

Yes, I have been known to use store-bought canned frosting, and there’s no shame in that. It saves time, tastes good and makes life a lot easier. But there are times where I want to start from scratch, and this is such a simple recipe with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!

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There’s nothing better than making your own buttercream frosting because it’s so creamy, dreamy AND it makes your kitchen smell HEAVENLY!

I think this is a great spreadable buttercream AND it’s easy to pipe as well!

You will need:

• 1 cup softened butter
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 4 Tablespoons heavy cream

1. Cream butter with mixer until fluffy.
2. Beat in powdered sugar a little at a time until fluffy and completely incorporated.
3. Mix in vanilla.
4. Add in the heavy cream and beat until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes.

Add food coloring if desired.

So easy to make, this is the Best Buttercream Ever!

Best Buttercream Ever

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Best Buttercream Ever! Frosting so easy to make, great tasting perfect for cakes, cookies and decorating

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 4 Tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

1. Cream butter with mixer until fluffy.
2. Beat in powdered sugar a little at a time until fluffy and completely incorporated.
3. Mix in vanilla.
4. Add in the heavy cream and beat until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes.

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